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The Bob Dylan Debut Track That Described His First Under-The-Table New York...
Bob Dylan performed his first major gig in New York City on April 11, 1961, and included the experience on his 1962 debut album. The post The Bob Dylan Debut Track That Described His First...
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This Hank Williams Classic Was One of the Fastest (And Last) Songs He Ever...
This Hank Williams classic is one of the fastest (and last) songs he ever recorded, becoming a posthumous staple of his career. The post This Hank Williams Classic Was One of the Fastest (And Last)...
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Robert Plant Said He’d “Break Out in Hives” if He Had To Sing This Led...
Not all that glitters is gold, a lesson Robert Plant learned in real-time with this Led Zeppelin classic from 1971. The post Robert Plant Said He’d “Break Out in Hives” if He Had To Sing This Led...
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A Prime 80s Weeper by The Motels: The Story and Meaning Behind “Only the Lonely”
Martha Davis and The Motels finally broke through, but "Only The Lonely" proved that success doesn't necessarily equate to happiness. The post A Prime 80s Weeper by The Motels: The Story and Meaning...
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Lorde Said She Only Listens To Covers of Her Career-Defining Hit, Called Her...
New Zealand pop star Lorde scored her first massive hit in 2013, but these days, she can only bear to listen to cover versions. The post Lorde Said She Only Listens To Covers of Her Career-Defining...
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The Janis Joplin Song That “Changed Everything” for Kris Kristofferson: “From...
After writing "Me And Bobby McGee", which would later be covered by Janis Joplin, Kris Kristofferson's career exploded. The post The Janis Joplin Song That “Changed Everything” for Kris Kristofferson:...
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Jefferson Airplane’s “White Rabbit” and Its Defiant, Fairytale-Themed Message...
Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit" might have spoken to the youth of the 1960s, but the band was actually speaking to the youth's parents. The post Jefferson Airplane’s “White Rabbit” and Its Defiant,...
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How the Beatles’ “And Your Bird Can Sing” Shaped This Signature Sound of...
The Beatles' 1966 track, "And Your Bird Can Sing," helped inform a prominent feature in rock 'n' roll of the following decade. The post How the Beatles’ “And Your Bird Can Sing” Shaped This Signature...
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Bob Dylan’s Favorite Song That Mentions His Name Is Based on a Shared Lousy...
Bob Dylan's favorite song that mentions his name makes perfect sense when one considers the shared experience that track is based on. The post Bob Dylan’s Favorite Song That Mentions His Name Is Based...
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The One Song Steven Tyler Thought Would Ruin His Career in Aerosmith
Steven Tyler admitted that he feared one particular sound with Aerosmith would ruin his career in the worst way possible. The post The One Song Steven Tyler Thought Would Ruin His Career in Aerosmith...
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The Unheralded Don Henley-Penned Eagles Gem He Says Was Too Good for Radio
Don Henley once said that his favorite song with Eagles was way too good for radio, and I have to agree with him. The post The Unheralded Don Henley-Penned Eagles Gem He Says Was Too Good for Radio...
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Yacht Rock Essentials: “Just When I Needed You Most”, Randy VanWarmer’s...
Randy VanWarmer lost a car and a girl in short succession. He gained a big hit when he wrote about it in "Just When I Needed You Most". The post Yacht Rock Essentials: “Just When I Needed You Most”,...
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The Story Behind the Only Song Dolly Parton Wrote for Waylon Jennings, “Waltz...
On Waylon Jennings' 1984 album were three previously unreleased tracks, including one Dolly Parton wrote for him, "Waltz Me to Heaven."On Waylon Jennings' 1984 album were three previously unreleased...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Ah! Leah!”: A Power Pop Gem From Donnie Iris
Donnie Iris had already found pop success with The Jaggerz. He struck again with the power pop anthem "Ah! Leah!" in 1980. The post The Story and Meaning Behind “Ah! Leah!”: A Power Pop Gem From Donnie...
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The Haunting Story Behind Townes Van Zandt’s Saddest Song
Townes Van Zandt wrote some real tear-jerkers, but this track has to be the saddest (or at least close to saddest) song in his discography. The post The Haunting Story Behind Townes Van Zandt’s Saddest...
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The Heartbreaking Song Waylon Jennings Wrote for His Late Friend and...
Waylon Jennings wrote this touching track for his late friend and former bandmate, Buddy Holly, who died in a plane crash in 1959. The post The Heartbreaking Song Waylon Jennings Wrote for His Late...
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“I Hate That F–king Song”: The Mid-1990s Country Hit Song Merle Haggard Can’t...
In the late 2000s, Merle Haggard revealed a mid-1990s country smash hit that he couldn't stand to listen to. The post “I Hate That F–king Song”: The Mid-1990s Country Hit Song Merle Haggard Can’t Stand...
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The Willie Nelson Ballad That Became a Regular on ‘Monday Night Football’ by...
While performing at the Esquire Ballroom in the 1950s, Willie Nelson would perform the fitting song to close the nights. The post The Willie Nelson Ballad That Became a Regular on ‘Monday Night...
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“Everything You Want”: The Story and Meaning Behind Vertical Horizon’s...
Vertical Horizon took a while to reach the big time, and they made the most of it with their chart-topping single "Everything You Want". The post “Everything You Want”: The Story and Meaning Behind...
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“I Don’t Like It, Man”: How a David Crosby Note Changed the Byrds and Bob...
A small note from David Crosby helped shape the trajectory of the Byrds and Bob Dylan's careers and form a whole new genre. The post “I Don’t Like It, Man”: How a David Crosby Note Changed the Byrds...
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